SO2 Safety Promotions - #145304
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Portsmouth
Contract type: Part time
Portsmouth, South East England, PO2 8BY
Job Summary
The Navy Safety Directorate Safety Promotion SO2 is responsible for engaging and influencing across the Navy, wider Defence and associated partners to promote safety improvement and education in both written and briefing formats.
They work collaboratively within the Safety Engagement team and provide a link to directorates, and SMEs in the generation of Learning from Experience, safety promotions and Learning from Experience publications, in order to promote learning and improvement across health, safety and environmental areas.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
They will assist the Culture & Learning SO1 Team Leader of Navy Safety. In this, deliver across a broad safety related portfolio as requested by line management.
They Are Fully Committed To Our Vision:
‘A successful full-spectrum Naval capability without unnecessary harm to people, equipment or the environment’
And Our Mission:
‘Transforming safety throughout the Naval Service by fostering resilient, yet simple, safety management that engages with our people to promote effective risk-based safety behaviours’
Underpinning both the Vision & Mission is the successful implementation of Navy Safety Strategy 24 which is the strategy for the RN to become a Safety Resilient Organisation. Be prepared to undertake any courses or qualifications required to execute this role.
The role supports Navy Safety by creating health related safety messaging and communication media to be promulgated in accordance with the Navy Safety Communications Plan.
They will assist the Culture & Learning SO1 Team Leader of Navy Safety. In this, deliver across a broad safety related portfolio as requested by line management.
And Our Mission:
‘Transforming safety throughout the Naval Service by fostering resilient, yet simple, safety management that engages with our people to promote effective risk-based safety behaviours’
Underpinning both the Vision & Mission is the successful implementation of Navy Safety Strategy 24 which is the strategy for the RN to become a Safety Resilient Organisation. Be prepared to undertake any courses or qualifications required to execute this role.
The role supports Navy Safety by creating health related safety messaging and communication media to be promulgated in accordance with the Navy Safety Communications Plan.
Person specification
A successful candidate must have the professional credibility and interpersonal skills to be able to build and sustain relations across all directorates in the organisation, whilst working in line with command and control direction as required.
They must create tailored Learning from Experience media and solutions which instil workforce confidence that materials produced are evidence based and accurate, whilst complying with HSEP legal statutes and Defence Policies. This role will bridge the gap between the Subject Matter Experts and the wider organisation. Clear and concise messaging of complex subjects needs to be developed for distribution across the Organisation.
The incumbent must hold the literary skills, emotional intelligence, and humility to ensure that emotive topics are covered sensitively and factually using reputable references.
This role must have communication skills and professional experience to independently seek and exploit valuable insight and information from across the Navy Safety Directorate, MOD, and SMEs in order to achieve their outputs.
Key messages must be transferable to the wider organisation in a way which supports the foundations of ‘Just Culture’.
The incumbent must work within their professional limitations seeking confirmation on vicarious liability where required in the execution of their role.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will also be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Word count)
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, statement of suitability & the following Behaviours:
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure
that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
Job Summary
The Navy Safety Directorate Safety Promotion SO2 is responsible for engaging and influencing across the Navy, wider Defence and associated partners to promote safety improvement and education in both written and briefing formats.
They work collaboratively within the Safety Engagement team and provide a link to directorates, and SMEs in the generation of Learning from Experience, safety promotions and Learning from Experience publications, in order to promote learning and improvement across health, safety and environmental areas.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
They will assist the Culture & Learning SO1 Team Leader of Navy Safety. In this, deliver across a broad safety related portfolio as requested by line management.
They Are Fully Committed To Our Vision:
‘A successful full-spectrum Naval capability without unnecessary harm to people, equipment or the environment’
And Our Mission:
‘Transforming safety throughout the Naval Service by fostering resilient, yet simple, safety management that engages with our people to promote effective risk-based safety behaviours’
Underpinning both the Vision & Mission is the successful implementation of Navy Safety Strategy 24 which is the strategy for the RN to become a Safety Resilient Organisation. Be prepared to undertake any courses or qualifications required to execute this role.
The role supports Navy Safety by creating health related safety messaging and communication media to be promulgated in accordance with the Navy Safety Communications Plan.
They will assist the Culture & Learning SO1 Team Leader of Navy Safety. In this, deliver across a broad safety related portfolio as requested by line management.
And Our Mission:
‘Transforming safety throughout the Naval Service by fostering resilient, yet simple, safety management that engages with our people to promote effective risk-based safety behaviours’
Underpinning both the Vision & Mission is the successful implementation of Navy Safety Strategy 24 which is the strategy for the RN to become a Safety Resilient Organisation. Be prepared to undertake any courses or qualifications required to execute this role.
The role supports Navy Safety by creating health related safety messaging and communication media to be promulgated in accordance with the Navy Safety Communications Plan.
Person specification
A successful candidate must have the professional credibility and interpersonal skills to be able to build and sustain relations across all directorates in the organisation, whilst working in line with command and control direction as required.
They must create tailored Learning from Experience media and solutions which instil workforce confidence that materials produced are evidence based and accurate, whilst complying with HSEP legal statutes and Defence Policies. This role will bridge the gap between the Subject Matter Experts and the wider organisation. Clear and concise messaging of complex subjects needs to be developed for distribution across the Organisation.
The incumbent must hold the literary skills, emotional intelligence, and humility to ensure that emotive topics are covered sensitively and factually using reputable references.
This role must have communication skills and professional experience to independently seek and exploit valuable insight and information from across the Navy Safety Directorate, MOD, and SMEs in order to achieve their outputs.
Key messages must be transferable to the wider organisation in a way which supports the foundations of ‘Just Culture’.
The incumbent must work within their professional limitations seeking confirmation on vicarious liability where required in the execution of their role.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will also be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 Word count)
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, statement of suitability & the following Behaviours:
- Communicating & influencing
- Changing & improving
- Working together
- Managing a quality service
- Communicating & influencing
- Changing & improving
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure
that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Cdr Elizabeth Leckey
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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